The Rotary Club of Lexington will hold its annual Scholarship Day program on Thursday, June 5th. The winning students will be selected from applicants from Fayette County public and private schools. Academics, character, and service to the community are criteria that the awards are based on. Check back here for the winners after the program!
Travel the world without leaving Lexington! Join us for Around the World on Wednesday, June 11 from 6:00–8:00 PM at The Signature Club of Lansdowne. Enjoy an evening of international flavors, cultural performances, and community spirit—all to support Rotary’s local and global service work. The Rotary Club of Lexington is part of Rotary International. To highlight our international community connection, we're hosting an event for Lexington to experience food and cultures from around the globe. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://atwdinner2025.givesmart.com
Wreaths Across America and other Patriotic and Veteran Programs Patrick Wesolosky Join us as we hear from Patrick Wesolosky, President of the Kentucky Society, Sons of the American Revolution about the Wreaths Across America's mission to remember, honor and teach as well as other programs of The Lafayette Chapter, Kentucky Society, Sons of the American Revolution that honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Country. The Lexington National Cemetery has approximately 70,000 people interned there and about 1,500 of them are veterans. In 2023, Patrick [...]
“Ladies and gentlemen, we’re thrilled to share an update from our competition! All of the incredible dancers were winners, but a few took home the mirror ball trophy. Congratulations to Monica Owens for taking home the All-Round Champion trophy! The Todd and Karen Ziegler earned the People’s Champion trophy. For Judge’s Champion, we’re awarding trophies to Whitney Allen for her unforgettable performance and to Josh Kattus and Allison Fliehman for their electrifying performance! Thank you to all our dancers and partons for an unforgettable and successful evening!
Each year, our Club sets aside a lunch meeting to honor the legacy of one of our own, TommyBell, and to present the Tommy Bell Award. More on Mr. Bell below. Assisting with today’s program is featured speaker Gordon Walls. Born in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Mr.Walls has been a resident of Lexington from an early age. He graduated from Tates Creek High School, where he met his future wife, Karen Rogers. Gordon attended UK and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He has two children, Nathaniel Walls and Megan Walls Heidemann, and six grandchildren. In 1985, he became the [...]
The Rotary Club of Lexington has a long and strong association with Scouting America(formerly Boy Scouts of America. Edwin Gibson, chair of our Scouting Committee, reports that members of the Committee attended the 2025 Good Scout Award Luncheon at the Signature Club of Landsdowne. The annual luncheon celebrates the accomplishments of Scouts by featuring an outstanding young person, who describes his or her journey to the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouting teaches these impressive young people skills and abilities that will serve them well throughout their lives. Mr. Dennis Anderson, CEO of Anderson Communities, was also honored at the luncheon. Mr. [...]
Last year at this time we noted that the week between the close of Keeneland’s spring meet and the rapidly approaching first Saturday in May is magical in Kentucky as thoughts turn to the Kentucky Derby, America’s greatest horse race, run continuously since 1875. This year might require a new adjective, given that when the horses break from the starting gate on that first Saturday in May, it will be the 150th iteration of the Run for the Roses. That, my friends, is staying power! This week, the Rotary Club of Lexington continues its own long-standing Derby tradition by welcoming to [...]
Lexington, KY (April 24, 2025) The Rotary Club of Lexington is thrilled to announce the next two participants in its highly anticipated Dancing with the Lexington Stars event: occupational therapist and entrepreneur Leah Anderson, and former council member and community advocate Josh McCurn. Now in its 13th year, Dancing with the Lexington Stars is one of Lexington’s premier fundraising events, benefitting Baby Health Services and the Rotary Club of Lexington’s programs and scholarship initiatives. The 2025 event will be held on Saturday, May 10, at The Carrick House, featuring local “celebrities” paired with professional dancers from Arthur Murray Dance Studio. Leah [...]
Community-Driven Duo Joins 2025 Dancing with the Lexington Stars Allison Fliehman and UK Football’s Josh Kattus set to bring passion and power to the dance floor Lexington, KY (April 28, 2025)– The Rotary Club of Lexington is proud to announce its final dance duo for the 2025 Dancing with the Lexington Stars: Allison Fliehman, Marketing Director for Clark’s Pump-N-Shop, and Josh Kattus, standout tight end for the University of Kentucky Football team. This high-energy pair will take center stage on Saturday, May 10, at The Carrick House, joining a lineup of local leaders dancing to support Baby Health Services and the [...]
If Kip Cornett is at the Rotary podium, you can be certain that something big is going on in Lexington. When last we saw him, it was to learn about the week-long events surrounding the 2022 Breeders' Cup held at Keeneland. That was then; this is now. In 2025, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Lexington’s founding. In September 2023, Mayor Linda Gorton announced the members of the Mayor’s 250 Lex Commission. The commission is planning an entire year’s worth of events honoring the cultural and historical significance of Lexington’s past, present, and future. Lexington was founded in 1775, one [...]
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